Sun cover for an infants

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a multi-function sun cover for the protection of infants in, for example, car seats, pushchairs, strollers and prams. The sun-cover ( 1 ) comprises a web ( 10 ) of material which limits the transmission of sunlight to the infant. The web includes a viewing window ( 12 ). Resiliently stretchable portions ( 14, 16 ) are included at the perimeter ( 18 ) of the web, to assist in mounting the web on a seat or pram etc. Additional fastening means ( 24 ) are also provided.

The present invention relates to protective covers and shades forinfants, especially for use when transporting infants and mostespecially for protecting infants from harm from exposure to the sun.The present invention relates in particular to a protective cover whichis adaptable for use in a plurality of applications.

Various protective covers for infants are known. For example, U.S. Pat.No. 6,209,953 describes a cover for an infant's car seat which fitsclosely around the seat and which includes a removable flap for viewingthe infant and for allowing the infant to see out. U.S. Pat. No.6,012,756 describes a cover for mounting on a pushchair or stroller forprotecting an infant from the sun. CA 1 255 565 describes a sun shadefor an infant which is attachable to a infant's car seat and to theinterior of the car itself.

None of the above prior art presents a truly flexible solution to theproblem of providing a single device which is adaptable to protect aninfant in a variety of circumstances, for example, when travelling in acar, a carry-cot (bassinet), pram, pushchair or stroller, taking accountalso of the different lying or seated positions of the infant as he orshe grows. Also, not all of the prior art devices are collapsible into acompact form for storage when not in use. The present invention seeks toprovide a solution to the above problems.

According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided asun cover for an infant comprising:

-   -   a web of material which is substantially non-transmissive of, or        at least limits the transmission of, harmful components of        sunlight;    -   a window, defined in the web, which comprises a fabric which is        partially transmissive of light, through which the infant can        see and be seen, said window being so positioned as to be        proximate the infant's face in use;    -   a resiliently stretchable region defined at a first end portion        of said web; and    -   at least one of at least a first type of fastening means        disposed at a second end portion of said web distant from said        first end portion, for attachment of the web to a supporting        structure.

Preferably said cover comprises a resiliently stretchable region at saidsecond end portion of said web.

In one preferred variation said cover comprises a stretchable regiondefined about substantially the whole of its perimeter.

In another preferred embodiment preferably said sun cover comprises atleast one of at least a first type of fastening means disposed at saidfirst end of said web for attachment of the web to a supportingstructure.

Most preferably the longitudinal dimension of the web is substantiallygreater than the lateral dimension thereof. Typically the longitudinaldimension of the web is at least twice the lateral dimension thereof.

Preferably the sun cover further comprises at least one of at least afirst type of fastening means disposed at approximately the midpoint ofeach respective side of the web.

Preferably said fastening means are selected from one or more of ties,ribbons, tapes, straps, strings, buckles, buttons, press-studs and hookand -loop-fasteners.

In preferred embodiments the sun cover further comprises one or moreflaps of shading material depending from respective sides of said web.Similarly, the sun cover may comprise flaps depending from respectiveends of the web. Fastening means may alternatively or additionally bedisposed on said flaps. The flaps are most preferably foldable, able tobe rolled or otherwise stowable into a non-use position.

In a further preferred embodiment the sun cover further comprises atleast a pair of laterally or longitudinally extending passageways eachadapted to accommodate a stiff or substantially rigid curved rod,whereby the cover may be retained in a curved conformation.

In another preferred embodiment the sun cover further comprises at leasta pair of laterally or longitudinally extending passageways and acorresponding number of stiff or substantially rigid curved rods eachaccommodated in a respective said passageway, whereby the cover isretained in a curved conformation. The “corresponding number” may be thesame number as the number of passageways, or may be less than the numberof passageways, but is at least two.

According to a second embodiment of the invention there is provided asun cover for an infant comprising:

-   i) a web of material which is substantially non-transmissive of, or    at least limits the transmission of, harmful components of sunlight;-   ii) a window, defined in the web, which comprises a fabric which is    partially transmissive of light, through which the infant can see    and be seen, said window being so positioned as to be proximate the    infant's face in use;-   iii) a resiliently stretchable region defined at a first end portion    of said web;-   iv) a resiliently stretchable region at a second end portion of said    web distant from said first end;-   v) at least one of at least a first type of fastening means disposed    respectively at or proximate said first and second ends of said web,    for attachment of the web to a supporting structure    wherein said cover is operatively adapted for use in at least two    configurations selected from the following configurations (a) to    (e):    -   (a) in a vehicle, over a forward or rearward facing infant car        seat which is mounted on a seat of the vehicle by retaining one        said resiliently stretchable region on a forward-most portion        (that is, generally forwardly extending or forwardly directed        portion with respect to the direction of travel of the vehicle)        of said infant car seat and retaining the other said resiliently        stretchable region on a part of the vehicle interior;    -   (b) on a bassinet mounted on a pram chassis and including a hood        at the head end thereof, by retaining one said resiliently        stretchable region over a foot end portion of the bassinet and        the other said resiliently stretchable region over said hood;    -   (c) on a bassinet mounted on a pram chassis and including a hood        at the head end thereof, by retaining said resiliently        stretchable region at a first end of the web over said hood and        attaching the second end of the web to the pram chassis by said        fastening means;    -   (d) on a pushchair or stroller comprising a frame, a child        carrying seat and a hood, by retaining one said resiliently        stretchable region over a forward-most part of said child        carrying seat and the other said resiliently stretchable region        over said hood; and    -   (e) on a pushchair or stroller comprising a frame, a child        carrying seat, a child footrest and a hood, by retaining one        said resiliently stretchable region over a forward-most part of        said footrest and the other said resiliently stretchable region        over said hood.

In a preferred embodiment the sun cover further comprises at least apair of laterally or longitudinally extending passageways and acorresponding number (as defined above) of stiff or substantially rigidcurved rods each removably insertable in a respective said passageway,whereby the cover can be retained in a curved conformation, and whereinsaid at least two configurations are selected from the group comprisingsaid configurations (a) to (e) and configurations (f) and (g):

-   -   (f) on a pushchair or stroller comprising a frame, a child        carrying seat and a hood, by supporting said cover, in its        curved configuration, on or over said hood such that the cover        projects forwardly of the hood; and    -   (g) on a bassinet mounted on a pram chassis and including a hood        at the head end thereof, by supporting said cover, in its curved        configuration, on or over said hood such that the cover projects        forwardly of the hood.

Preferably when in said configuration (f) or (g) the sun cover issecured by at least one said fastening means respectively to the frameof the pushchair of to a chassis member of the pram chassis at alocation near to the handle

In a preferred embodiment of this aspect of the invention thelongitudinal dimension of the web is substantially greater than thelateral dimension thereof. Preferably said longitudinal dimension is atleast twice said lateral dimension.

Preferably the sun cover further comprises one or more flaps of shadingmaterial depending from respective sides of said web.

Preferably said fastening means are selected from one or more of ties,ribbons, tapes, straps, strings, buckles, buttons, press-studs and hookand-loop-fasteners.

In one preferred embodiment said cover is operatively adapted for use inat least three configurations selected from configurations (a) to (e).

In another preferred embodiment said cover is operatively adapted foruse in at least three configurations selected from configurations (a) to(g).

In a further preferred embodiment said cover is operatively adapted foruse in at least four configurations selected from configurations (a) to(e).

In yet another preferred embodiment said cover is operatively adaptedfor use in at least four configurations selected from configurations (a)to (g).

In a particularly preferred embodiment said cover is operatively adaptedfor use in at least two configurations selected from the groupcomprising configuration (a) and at least one of configurations (b) to(e).

In another particularly preferred embodiment said cover is operativelyadapted for use in at least two configurations selected from the groupcomprising configuration (a) and at least one of configurations (b) to(g).

In a further particularly preferred embodiment, said cover isoperatively adapted for use in at least two configurations selected fromthe group comprising configuration (f) or configuration (g) and at leastone of configurations (a) to (e).

Other aspects of the invention relate to a pushchair, stroller, bassinetor pram having a sun cover as defined above fitted thereto, and to a suncover as defined above when fitted to a pushchair, stroller, bassinet orpram.

For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same maybe carried into effect, reference will be made, by way of example only,to the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a sun cover according to oneembodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic top plan view of the sun cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a sun cover according toanother embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic top plan view of the sun cover of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a sun cover of the invention in a curvedconformation;

FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate fastening means for the sun cover of theinvention;

FIG. 8A shows a sun cover according to the invention in a firstconfiguration, mounted on a forward facing infant's car seat;

FIG. 8B shows a sun cover according to the invention in a secondconfiguration, mounted on a rearward facing infant's car seat;

FIG. 9 shows a sun cover according to the invention in a thirdconfiguration, mounted on a bassinet on a pram chassis;

FIG. 10 shows a sun cover according to the invention in a fourthconfiguration, mounted on a bassinet on a pram chassis;

FIG. 11 shows a sun cover according to the invention in a fifthconfiguration, mounted on a pushchair or stroller;

FIG. 12 shows a sun cover according to the invention in a sixthconfiguration, mounted on a pushchair or stroller; and

FIG. 13 shows a sun cover according to the invention in a seventhconfiguration, mounted on a pushchair or stroller.

Referring now to the drawings the sun cover 1 of the invention comprisesa web of fabric 10 which preferably has an approximately rectangularshape. The web 10 is made from a material which limits the transmissionof (e.g. reflects) harmful rays from the sun—primarily those componentsof sunlight which potentially cause sunburn due to over-exposure orpromote the occurrence of skin cancers or other skin disorders—so thatthe infant covered by the sun cover is protected from the harmfuleffects of sunlight, even when spending prolonged periods outside. Itwill be understood that the fabric of the web 10 is not required toblock all sunlight from reaching an infant protected by the fabric. Theblocking effect of the fabric must be sufficient to render the infantsafe from harm due to exposure to the sun. Suitable fabrics are wellknown in the art and a typical example is a white or coloured cottonfabric. If required, the fabric may be treated with an opacifying orlight reflecting agent or coating or the like. The web is provided witha window 12 which enables an infant to see out from under the cover andalso allows the infant to be seen by a parent or other carer. The window12 is formed from a semi-transparent open weave or mesh material such asa gauze, muslin, tulle, netting material or like material. The window 12has some inherent transparency in order to allow the infant to see andto be seen, but the material of the window, and its size, are eachselected to minimise exposure of the infant to sunlight.

In order to assist in retaining the cover 1 of the invention in itsvarious configurations of use at least on end 14 of the web 10 is madeto be resiliently stretchable. Preferably both opposite ends 14, 16 ofthe web 10 are made resiliently stretchable and most preferably theentire perimeter 18 of the web 10 is made resiliently stretchable.Preferably the entire perimeter 18 of the web 10 includes an elasticmaterial. For example, the perimeter 18 may be stitched and somewhatgathered with an elasticated thread or a band of elastic material may besewn into the perimeter, by techniques well known in the art. Such aband of elastic material is indicated schematically at 20 in FIG. 3.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the web 10 is provided with oneor more depending flaps 22 a-22 d comprising a material effective toshade the infant from incident sunlight. The flaps 22 are shown in thedrawings using dotted (ghost) lines. The material of the flaps 22 a-22 dmay preferably be the same as the fabric of the web 10. The flaps 22a-22 d may be formed integrally with the web 10 or may be sewn onto theweb 10. The flaps 22 a-22 d may be rolled or folded away into a non-useposition when not required at a given time. Securing means such as tapesor hook-and loop fasteners (such as Velcro™) may be provided to securethe flaps in their non-use position.

The cover 1 is most preferably provided with a plurality of fasteningmeans 24 to assist in securing the cover in its positions of use.Preferably fastening means 24 may be provided at or close to therespective ends 14, 16 of the web, such as near the corners C of the web10. Fastening means 24 may also be provided on the flaps 22. Thefastening means 24 are preferably adapted to secure the web 10 to frameor chassis members of a pushchair, stroller pram or perambulator, aswill be explained further below. Fastening means may also be provided inone or more convenient locations along the longitudinal edges of the web10, such as at approximately the mid point of said edges or at a spacingof about one third and two thirds of the length of the side. A widerange of fastening means 24 is in principle useable with the web 10,such as ties, ribbons, tapes, straps, strings, buckles, buttons,press-studs and hook and-loop-fasteners. Preferred fastening means 24are hook-and-loop fasteners, tapes and buckles. Preferably also, thefastening means 24 may comprise or include a stretchable material orstretchable portion, such as of an elasticated material. In this way,the fastening means can be used to tension or stretch out the web 10 ifrequired.

An example of a hook-and-loop fastener is shown in FIG. 6. The fastenercomprises a tape 24 a which is attached to the web 10. The tape may beof an elastic or elasticated material. Towards its free end 24 b thetape 24 a is provided with hook-and-loop fastener parts 24 c and 24 d.One of the parts 24 c, 24 d comprises the hook portion and the other ofthe parts 24 d, 24 c comprises the loop portion of the hook-and-loopfastener. In use, the tape 24 a is passed around an adjacent frame orchassis member so that the parts 24 c, 24 d are juxtaposed and soreleasably joined together.

An alternative fastener is shown in FIG. 7. This fastener comprises atape 24 e which is secured to the web 10. The tape may be of an elasticor elasticated material. At respective ends of the tape 24 e aredisposed a head portion 24 f and a loop portion 24 g. The head portion24 f and the loop portion 24 g are so sized that the head portion 24 fwill pass through the loop portion 24 g only in a certain orientation,whereby the head portion 24 f can be retained by the loop portion 24 guntil the head portion 24 f is moved by a user into that certainorientation from where it can be released. In use, the respective ends24 f, 24 g are passed around a frame or chassis member and then secured.In an alternative form part 24 g comprises a substantially rigid bar andhead portion 24 f includes an orifice 24 f′. To secure the bar 24 g tothe head portion 24 f, the bar 24 g is passed through the orifice 24 f′.

In preferred embodiments the cover 1 can be formed into a curved, archedor tunnel-like conformation as shown in FIG. 5. To this end, the web 10is provided with at least two channels or passageways 26 preferablyextending laterally, and in parallel, across the web. The passageways 26may be formed by any suitable means, such as by stitching additionalbands of material onto the web, or by stitching a piping-like fold intothe web 10. At least two rods are provided for insertion into thepassageways 26. The rods are formed in a curved configuration so that,on insertion of the rods into the passageways 26, the web 10 is causedto adopt and retain the curved conformation. The rods may be made from awire, plastic coated wire or shatterproof plastic material. The rods arepreferably substantially rigid so that they retain their curvedconformation. The rods may desirably have some resilience so that theycan resiliently deform and return to their original conformation whensubjected to the normal knocks and shocks of everyday use. To provide anincreased variety of usage options more than two passageways 26 may beprovided

The sun cover 1 of the invention is adaptable, at the choice of theuser, for use in a variety of configurations determined by the locationof use. A selection of configurations and uses is shown in FIGS. 8A, 8Band 9 to 13.

In FIG. 8A, the cover 1 is applied to a forward facing infant car seat28 mounted on the seat 30 of a vehicle. One end 14 of the web 10 isstretched around a generally forwardly extending or forwardly directedportion of the lower part 32 of the infant seat 28 and the other end 16of the web 10 is stretched around a convenient part of the car interior,in this case a head restraint 34, utilising the resiliently stretchableproperties of the respective ends. In alternative embodiments, fasteningmeans may be used to secure the end 16 to the head restraint 34, forexample by attaching the fastening means 24 to the posts 34 a of thehead restraint 34. The same general principles can be used to mount thecover 1 to a rearward facing car seat, such as is commonly used fornewborn and very young infants. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, thecover 1 is attached to a generally forwardly extending or forwardlydirected (with respect to the direction of travel) portion 32A of theupper part of the infant seat 28 and to a location such as a headrestraint 34. Fastening means 24 may alternatively or additionally beused to attach the cover 1 to the seat 28.

In FIG. 9, the cover 1 is applied to a carry cot or bassinet mounted ona pram chassis 40. Typically the bassinet is removeably attached to achassis 40, the chassis also being design to accept a pushchair when theinfant is too old for the bassinet. The illustrated configuration isequally applicable to a perambulator with a fixed bassinet part. Thebassinet 36 comprises a “cot” portion 38 for supporting a recumbentinfant and a hood 42 which is conventionally fitted to the bassinet forproviding a certain amount of weather protection. The chassis 40includes handle portion 44 by means of which the pram (perambulator) canbe pushed along by a carer. One end of the web 10 is stretched aroundthe hood 42 and the other end is attached to the chassis, mostpreferably by suitable fastening means 24 adjacent to the handle portion44. In the illustrated example, the fastening means 24 are attached to aconveniently adjacent chassis member 40 a.

The configuration of FIG. 10 is similar to that of FIG. 9 and like partshave been given like numbers. In FIG. 10, one end 14 of the web 10 isstretched around the hood 42 and the other end 16 is stretched around afoot-end portion 38 a of the “cot” portion 38 of the bassinet. Ifdesired, fastening means may be used to secure the cover 10 to aconvenient chassis member, such as member 40 b. In the embodimentillustrated, the cover 1 is provided with depending flaps 22 whichprovide additional shading by substantially closing the gap between thelower edge of the web 10 and the upper edge of the cot portion 38.

FIG. 11 shows a cover 1 of the invention applied to a stroller orpushchair 46 in a form generally more suitable for a younger infant. Thestroller or pushchair may be of the three-wheeled or four wheeled sort.The stroller 46 has a frame 48 on which a seat 50 for the infant ismounted. The stroller also includes a hood 52. One end 16 of the web 10is stretched around a forward-most end of the lower part 50 a of theseat 50 and the other end 14 of the web 10 is stretched around the hood52. Securing means 24 may be used to secure the cover 1 to aconveniently located frame member such as member 48 a. In theillustrated embodiment, the cover 1 also includes depending flaps 22attached to the web 10.

FIG. 12 shows a configuration similar to that of FIG. 11 and likecomponents have been given like reference numbers. In FIG. 12 thepushchair or stroller (which may also be of the three-wheeled or fourwheeled sort) is in a form more suitable for an older infant andincludes a footrest 54. One end 14 of the web 10 is stretched around thehood 52 and the other end 16 of the web 10 is stretched around a leadingpart 54 a of the footrest 54.

FIG. 13 illustrates the curved conformation of the cover 1 in which rodsare disposed in the passageways 26. In this conformation, the cover 1may primarily be supported by the hood 52 of the stroller. The cover 1is attached to a frame member 49 near to a handle portion 44, or atanother convenient location depending on the particular design of thestroller or pushchair. A portion 56 of the cover 1 extends forwardly ofthe hood 52 and provides additional shading to the occupant of thepushchair. Flaps 22 provide further shading. The cover 1 may also beused in an analogous configuration on the hood 42 of a bassinet.

1. A sun cover for an infant comprising: a web of material which issubstantially non-transmissive of harmful components of sunlight; awindow, defined in the web, which comprises a fabric which is partiallytransmissive of light, through which the infant can see and be seen,said window being so positioned as to be proximate the infant's face inuse; a resiliently stretchable region defined at a first end portion ofsaid web; and at least one of at least a first type of fastening meansdisposed at a second end portion of said web distant from said first endportion, for attachment of the web to a supporting structure.
 2. A suncover as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cover comprises a resilientlystretchable region at said second end portion of said web.
 3. A suncover as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cover comprises a stretchableregion defined about substantially the whole of its perimeter.
 4. A suncover as claimed in claim 1 further comprising at least one of at leasta first type of fastening means disposed at said first end of said webfor attachment of the web to a supporting structure.
 5. A sun cover asclaimed in claim 1 wherein the longitudinal dimension of the web issubstantially greater than the lateral dimension thereof.
 6. A sun coveras claimed in claim 5 wherein the longitudinal dimension of the web isat least twice the lateral dimension thereof.
 7. A sun cover as claimedin claim 1 further comprising at least one of at least a first type offastening means disposed at approximately the midpoint of eachrespective side of the web.
 8. A sun cover as claimed in claim 1 whereinsaid fastening means are selected from one or more of ties, ribbons,tapes, straps, strings, buckles, buttons, press-studs and hookand-loop-fasteners.
 9. A sun cover as claimed in claim 1 furthercomprising one or more flaps of shading material depending fromrespective sides of said web.
 10. A sun cover as claimed in claim 1further comprising at least a pair of laterally or longitudinallyextending passageways each adapted to accommodate a stiff orsubstantially rigid curved rod, whereby the cover may be retained in acurved conformation.
 11. A sun cover as claimed in claim 1 furthercomprising at least a pair of laterally or longitudinally extendingpassageways and a corresponding number of stiff or substantially rigidcurved rods each accommodated in a respective said passageway, wherebythe cover is retained in a curved conformation.
 12. A sun cover for aninfant comprising: i) a web of material which is substantiallynon-transmissive of harmful components of sunlight; ii) a window,defined in the web, which comprises a fabric which is partiallytransmissive of light, through which the infant can see and be seen,said window being so positioned as to be proximate the infant's face inuse; iii) a resiliently stretchable region defined at a first endportion of said web; iv) a resiliently stretchable region at a secondend portion of said web distant from said first end; v) at least one ofat least a first type of fastening means disposed respectively at orproximate said first and second ends of said web, for attachment of theweb to a supporting structure wherein said cover is operatively adaptedfor use in at least two configurations selected from the followingconfigurations (a) to (e): (a) in a vehicle, over a forward facinginfant car seat which is mounted on a seat of the vehicle by retainingone said resiliently stretchable region on a generally forward-mostportion of said infant car seat and retaining the other said resilientlystretchable region on a part of the vehicle interior; (b) on a bassinetmounted on a pram chassis and including a hood at the head end thereof,by retaining one said resiliently stretchable region over a foot endportion of the bassinet and the other said resiliently stretchableregion over said hood; (c) on a bassinet mounted on a pram chassis andincluding a hood at the head end thereof, by retaining said resilientlystretchable region at a first end of the web over said hood andattaching the second end of the web to the pram chassis by saidfastening means; (d) on a pushchair or stroller comprising a frame, achild carrying seat and a hood, by retaining one said resilientlystretchable region over a forward-most part of said child carrying seatand the other said resiliently stretchable region over said hood; and(e) on a pushchair or stroller comprising a frame, a child carryingseat, a child footrest and a hood, by retaining one said resilientlystretchable region over a forward-most part of said footrest and theother said resiliently stretchable region over said hood.
 13. A suncover as claimed in claim 12 further comprising at least a pair oflaterally or longitudinally extending passageways and a correspondingnumber of stiff or substantially rigid curved rods each removablyinsertable in a respective said passageway, whereby the cover can beretained in a curved conformation, and wherein said at least twoconfigurations are selected from the group comprising saidconfigurations (a) to (e) and configurations (f) and (g): (f) on apushchair or stroller comprising a frame, a child carrying seat and ahood, by supporting said cover, in its curved configuration, on or oversaid hood such that the cover projects forwardly of the hood; and (g) ona bassinet mounted on a pram chassis and including a hood at the headend thereof, by supporting said cover, in its curved configuration, onor over said hood such that the cover projects forwardly of the hood.14. A sun cover as claimed in claim 13 wherein in said configuration (f)or (g) the sun cover is secured by at least one said fastening meansrespectively to the frame of the pushchair of to a chassis member of thepram chassis at a location near to the handle.
 15. A sun cover asclaimed in claim 12, wherein the longitudinal dimension of the web issubstantially greater than the lateral dimension thereof.
 16. A suncover as claimed in claim 12 further comprising one or more flaps ofshading material depending from respective sides of said web.
 17. A suncover as claimed in claim 12 wherein said fastening means are selectedfrom one or more of ties, ribbons, tapes, straps, strings, buckles,buttons, press-studs and hook and-loop-fasteners.
 18. A sun cover asclaimed in claim 12 wherein said cover is operatively adapted for use inat least three configurations selected from configurations (a) to (e).19. A sun cover as claimed in claim 13 wherein said cover is operativelyadapted for use in at least three configurations selected fromconfigurations (a) to (g).
 20. A sun cover as claimed in claim 12wherein said cover is operatively adapted for use in at least fourconfigurations selected from configurations (a) to (e).
 21. A sun coveras claimed in claim 13 wherein said cover is operatively adapted for usein at least four configurations selected from configurations (a) to (g).22. A sun cover as claimed in claim 12 wherein said cover is operativelyadapted for use in at least two configurations selected from the groupcomprising configuration (a) and at least one of configurations (b) to(e).
 23. A sun cover as claimed in claim 13 wherein said cover isoperatively adapted for use in at least two configurations selected fromthe group comprising configuration (a) and at least one ofconfigurations (b) to (g).
 24. A sun cover as claimed in claim 13wherein said cover is operatively adapted for use in at least twoconfigurations selected from the group comprising configuration (f) orconfiguration (g) and at least one of configurations (a) to (e).
 25. Apushchair, stroller, bassinet or pram having a sun cover as claimed inclaim 1 fitted thereto.
 26. A sun cover as claimed in claim 1 whenfitted to a pushchair, stroller, bassinet or pram.
 27. (canceled)